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Rethinking the Impact of Free Trade on American Manufacturing w/ John Gardner

The Manufacturing Executive · 13 Aug 2024 · 42m · Episode 218

What this episode covers

John Gardner, founder of CNC Broach Tools and author of 'Manufacture Local', discusses the national security risks of offshore manufacturing and advocates for rethinking free trade policies. He argues that low tariffs and reliance on foreign supply chains, particularly from China, have eroded America's industrial base and defense capabilities. Gardner proposes using tariffs to restore volume manufacturing and eliminate income tax, while also pushing for educational reform to reintroduce shop classes and promote manufacturing careers to high school students.

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CNC Broach Tools, Gorilla 76, Battle Electric Motors, ABB, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Walmart, Bookshop.org
Products
Manufacture Local
Also
Modern Machine Shop, Production Machining

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